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  LifeLine Animal Project presents our DeKalb County Animal Services Pet of the Week, Miss Fit.  This pretty and petite girl wants nothing more than a bone to chew on, a lap to curl up in and home to call her own. Miss Fit loves playing with dogs, going for walks and giving kisses. Her foster parents says that she is also super smart and has picked up all the tricks they have taught her. Being the total package that she is, Miss Fit is also crate and potty trained, and she enjoys sleeping in her dog bed next to…

  WorkSource DeKalb, 774 Jordan Lane, Building No. 4, Decatur, has set new business hours that will become effective Monday, April 30. The hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on WorkSource DeKalb, including upcoming events, visit www.worksourcedekalb.org or call 404-687-3400.

The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is accepting reservations from the public for its Thailand Odyssey set for late this summer. The trip, open to anyone who wants to go, will transport visitors to some of Thailand’s most popular places offering a glimpse into the culture, history and lives of its people. The nine-day adventure, Sept. 11-19, will provide an abundance of sightseeing, shopping and sampling of authentic Thai cuisine. Highlights of the trip include exploration of the country’s capital, Bangkok, and a visit to the nearby province, Kanchanaburi, known for its role during World War II. The group will visit…

State Rep. Karen Bennett, District 94, recently honored Fairfield Baptist Church’s retiring pastor, the Rev. Micheal Benton, for his contributions to the community. Bennett presented a resolution saluting Rev. Benton for 41 years of pastoring at Fairfield.  He was honored at the state Capitol and a reception was held for him, his wife, Dr. Y’vonne Benton, and several members of Fairfield. Fairfield Baptist Church, located at 6133 Redan Road, Lithonia, was established in 1885. Benton was the fifth pastor to serve the church. He retired on Dec 31, 2017, after serving as Fairfield’s pastor since 1977. “I felt it was…

Rockdale County Probate Judge Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. has been appointed to serve on the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia’s   Access, Fairness, Public Trust and Confidence Committee. As president of the council, Bibb County Probate Judge Sarah Harris made the appointment. Judge Cuthpert, who hails from Savannah, earned his bachelor’s degree from Savannah State University, a master’s degree in public administration from Georgia Southern University and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to being elected by the citizens of Rockdale County as their probate judge, Judge Cuthpert ran his own law practice, specializing in civil law, discrimination,…

April 14 DeKalb NAACP Annual Unity Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Greenforest Baptist Church Early Learning Center (Genesis), 3250 Rainbow Drive, Decatur.  DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond will be the keynote speaker. Tickets: $30 per person. www.dekalbganaacp.org. April 17 Rockdale County officials to host bond referendum forum, 6–7 p.m., Shoal Creek Elementary, 1300 McWilliams Road S.W., Conyers. The Board of Commissioners work session will follow the forum at 7 p.m. To view the agenda, https://rockdalecountyga.gov/about/boc-agenda/   April 20 Why is Rockdale proposing a bond referendum? Get informed. Take a guided tour of the Rockdale County Courthouse, 9 to 10 and 10 to…

  A DeKalb County Grand Jury has indicted a former police officer accused of orchestrating a theft scheme targeting drug dealers. Lori Monique Johnson, 33, is charged with Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and 13 counts of Violation of Oath by Public Officer in the 14-count indictment. The charges against Johnson stem from a series of traffic stops between April 29, 2014 and March 13, 2015. The indictment alleges that Johnson, working in concert with drug dealers with whom she was affiliated, staged two traffic stops involving other unsuspecting drug dealers. During the stops, Officer…

The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, 3350 Klondike Road, Stonecrest, is accepting reservations for its upcoming open house, which will be held on Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Although there is no charge to attend, organizers want the public to RSVP by May 1 so that they can plan accordingly. Visitors are welcome to drop in, grab a snack, and speak with staff and board members to learn about the people and places that form the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. The Heritage Area is an open landscape of breathtaking beauty, peace and wonder that is located…

  In celebration of Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22, the DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host volunteer projects throughout the county. Participants can join in projects and activities at local parks, recreation centers and other natural areas, including: nature walks and exploration, gardening, trail repair, mulching, cleanup, planting, weeding, invasive species removal and much more. Scheduled projects include: Friday, April 13 Gresham Recreation Center, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 3 – 4 p.m. Friday, April 20 Exchange Recreation Center and Rainbow Academy, 3 – 4 p.m. Hamilton Recreation…

Registration is underway for DeKalb County’s 32 Annual Senior Olympic Games. The competitions, open to seniors ages 50 and older, will be held at various venues on May 2 – 11. The kickoff begins at 10 a.m.,  Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur. The Olympic-style sports festival will include free-throw basketball, bowling, golf, horseshoes, track and field, billiards, swimming, table tennis and water volleyball. Events will be held at various venues across the county. Participants are encouraged to compete as a team or enter individual events. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers…